Início Dicionário Ccaruncle

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caruncle

A small, fleshy, rounded growth or protuberance, typically found on the head or neck of certain birds, reptiles, or amphibians. / A small, benign, fleshy growth located on the inner corner of the human eye, often containing a small amount of glandular tissue.

Noun

pl: caruncles

This term is primarily used in biological and medical contexts, carrying a neutral, descriptive tone. In zoology, it refers to the specialized skin growths used for display or sensory purposes in animals like turkeys or certain lizards. In a clinical setting, it specifically identifies the small, pinkish nodule of conjunctival tissue at the inner canthus of the human eye.

Because it is a technical anatomical term, it is rarely encountered in casual conversation. It is distinct from a "wart" or "polyp" in that a caruncle is a naturally occurring anatomical structure rather than a pathological growth, although it can become inflamed or enlarged due to irritation.

Meanings

Noun

A small, fleshy, rounded growth or protuberance, typically found on the head or neck of certain birds, reptiles, or amphibians.

The turkey is easily identified by the red caruncle hanging from its throat.

Noun

A small, benign, fleshy growth located on the inner corner of the human eye, often containing a small amount of glandular tissue.

The physician examined the caruncle to ensure there was no inflammation in the tear duct area.

Examples

The turkey has a prominent red caruncle hanging from its neck.

The turkey has a prominent red caruncle hanging from its neck.

Trivia

Look at the bright red caruncle on that bird.

Look at the bright red caruncle on that bird.

The biologist noted the size of the caruncle during the species survey.

The biologist noted the size of the caruncle during the species survey.

Some reptiles use a caruncle as a visual signal during mating season.

Some reptiles use a caruncle as a visual signal during mating season.

I feel a slight irritation in the caruncle of my left eye.

I feel a slight irritation in the caruncle of my left eye.

Health

The doctor examined the lacrimal caruncle to check for inflammation.

The doctor examined the lacrimal caruncle to check for inflammation.

Health

Is this small bump on my caruncle normal?

Is this small bump on my caruncle normal?

Health

The patient reported redness and swelling around the caruncle.

The patient reported redness and swelling around the caruncle.

Health

The anatomy textbook describes the caruncle as a small mass of connective tissue.

The anatomy textbook describes the caruncle as a small mass of connective tissue.

School Life

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